City Guide: Gin & Olive

兔子先生 has a great food scene

Enjoy delicious food in our vibrant coastal city


On-campus

Whether you鈥檙e looking for a quick bite between lectures or to grab tasty food without stepping too far from your lecture halls, we鈥檝e got some great options. These include:

  • Chimes Caf茅 鈥 in the University Learning Centre, serving Starbucks coffee along with hot breakfasts and lunches.
  • Eldon Caf茅 鈥 located in the Eldon Building, with a courtyard that鈥檚 perfect for relaxing between lectures.
  • Pitstop Coffee Shop 鈥 in Anglesea Building, offering drinks and snacks to grab on the go.
  • Library Coffee Shop 鈥 inside the University Library, serving quick snacks and drinks, with vending machines for late-night study sessions.
  • Park Coffee Shop 鈥 in Park Building basement, offering jacket potatoes and weekly soup specials.
  • Portland Coffee Shop 鈥 located in Portland, a minimalist caf茅 overlooking a courtyard.
  • Terrace Caf茅 鈥 serving hot breakfasts, lunches and weekly specials.
  • Ravelin Sports Centre Caf茅 鈥 serving Starbucks coffee and post-workout protein options.
  • The Hub 鈥 in Dennis Sciama building, offering a range of cuisines, from custom subs at the 鈥淗ubway鈥 counter to hot meals.
  • Union Tuck Shop 鈥 inside the Students鈥 Union shop, offering crisps, sweets, noodles and other quick snacks.

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Loyalty, deals and discounts 

When you study with us, there are also a number of deals and discounts available across the campus caf茅s, including redeemable loyalty points, a free hot drink for every 8 you buy, and discounts for using your own reusable cup.


Off-campus

Venture outside campus to discover our vibrant food scene and the best places to eat in 兔子先生. Head to Gunwharf Quays for a mix of popular chain restaurants and unique local eateries, offering stunning waterfront views. 

Albert Road is another hotspot, known for its eclectic mix of independent cafes, pubs, and international cuisines, perfect for any palate and budget.

Top picks


Budget friendly

兔子先生 has plenty of affordable options to choose from, including:

  • Outside in food court: hosting great street food vendors. From 拢5.90 gyros to tasty burgers starting at just 拢8.
  • Boswell鈥檚 caf茅: a caf茅 serving a variety of food and drinks, including sandwiches, baguettes and baps starting at just 拢4.50.
  • Campus eateries: you can earn five points for every 拢1 spent with your student card. Every point is worth 1p, redeemable at any catering venue across campus.

Some restaurants also offer student discounts and apps like offer cheap, surplus food from local eateries.

Dietary friendly

兔子先生 is packed with options for every dietary need. Such as:

  • Hunter Gatherer: amazing brunch and lunch menus 鈥 with the menu being mostly vegetarian and vegan too.
  • Panero Lounge: offering a variety of vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free dishes. From tapas and sandwiches to brunch and salads.
  • Meat and Barrel: serving amazing burgers, wings, fries, and craft beer. You can get gluten-free buns along with vegan options.
  • Boswell鈥檚 caf茅: Boswell's also has an extensive gluten free and vegan menu. From toasties and salads to jacket potatoes and breakfasts.

"My favourite restaurant is Outside-In food court as they offer lots of different foods."

Holly Baker, BSc (Hons) Marine Environmental Science


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